UK Itinerary

The Perfect 5-Day London Itinerary

London 🇬🇧 · Built from 97 real traveler plans · 39 spots

Borough MarketTower of LondonTower BridgeWestminster Abbey

London is one of the most-planned destinations on Triply. We took 97 real traveler itineraries and distilled them into this 5-day plan — built around the 39+ places people actually saved, ranked by how often they show up. No filler, no tourist traps nobody bookmarks: just the spots real travelers keep choosing for London.

5-Day London Itinerary

Day 1

Borough Market
Borough Market
restaurant · ★ 4.6 · saved by 76 travelers
Tower of London
Tower of London
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 66 travelers
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 65 travelers
Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 64 travelers
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 57 travelers

Day 2

Hyde Park
Hyde Park
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 39 travelers
St. James's Park
St. James's Park
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 39 travelers
Covent Garden
Covent Garden
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 33 travelers
Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum
attraction · ★ 4.4 · saved by 33 travelers
The British Museum
The British Museum
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 32 travelers

Day 3

Tate Modern
Tate Modern
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 32 travelers
Shakespeare's Globe
Shakespeare's Globe
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 31 travelers
Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 30 travelers
British Museum
British Museum
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 28 travelers
Harrods
Harrods
other · ★ 4.4 · saved by 28 travelers

Day 4

Padella
Padella
restaurant · ★ 4.5 · saved by 27 travelers
Regent's Park
Regent's Park
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 24 travelers
London Eye
London Eye
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 24 travelers
Greenwich Park
Greenwich Park
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 23 travelers
National Gallery
National Gallery
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 22 travelers

Day 5

Dishoom Covent Garden
Dishoom Covent Garden
restaurant · ★ 4.7 · saved by 22 travelers
Houses of Parliament
Houses of Parliament
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 22 travelers
The Churchill Arms
The Churchill Arms
restaurant · ★ 4.5 · saved by 21 travelers
Neal's Yard
Neal's Yard
attraction · ★ 4.2 · saved by 21 travelers
Victoria and Albert Museum
Victoria and Albert Museum
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 20 travelers

Top Things to Do in London

  • Tower of London — ★ 4.7 (saved by 66 travelers)
  • Tower Bridge — ★ 4.8 (saved by 65 travelers)
  • Westminster Abbey — ★ 4.6 (saved by 64 travelers)
  • Buckingham Palace — ★ 4.5 (saved by 57 travelers)
  • Hyde Park — ★ 4.7 (saved by 39 travelers)
  • St. James's Park — ★ 4.7 (saved by 39 travelers)
  • Covent Garden — ★ 4.5 (saved by 33 travelers)
  • Natural History Museum — ★ 4.4 (saved by 33 travelers)

Where to Eat in London

  • Borough Market — ★ 4.6
  • Padella — ★ 4.5
  • Dishoom Covent Garden — ★ 4.7
  • The Churchill Arms — ★ 4.5
  • The Wolseley — ★ 4

London Travel FAQ

How many days do you need in London?

Most travelers planning London on Triply spend about 5 days there. That's enough to cover the top sights — Borough Market, Tower of London, Tower Bridge — without rushing.

What are the top things to do in London?

Based on 97 real London itineraries, the most-saved spots are Borough Market, Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park.

Where should I eat in London?

The most-saved places to eat in London are Borough Market, Padella, Dishoom Covent Garden, The Churchill Arms, The Wolseley.

Is London worth visiting?

London is one of the most-planned destinations on Triply, with 97 traveler itineraries covering 39+ spots — so yes, there's plenty to fill a 5-day trip.

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